Bleeding is the loss of blood from the body and can be either internal or external. Internal bleeding occurs when blood is leaking inside the body from vessels or organs. External bleeding occurs when blood is flowing outside of the body through a cut or natural opening such as the skin, mouth, nose, etc. Internal bleeding can occur due to blunt trauma or penetrating trauma. Blunt trauma occurs when your body hits something at a high speed, but the object does not break through the skin. Even though there is no visible proof of bleeding, it is important to know that your internal organs and vessels may be losing blood. Penetrating trauma, which occurs when an object breaks through the skin causing external bleeding, can also cause internal …show more content…
External bleeding as a result of penetrating trauma may or may not cause excessive bleeding. It is important to apply direct pressure to a site of external blood loss. Blood flowing from the open wound is a sign of external bleeding. If an object is impaled into the body, do not remove the object, but instead support it and seek immediate medical attention. In some cases, the object could be preventing excessive blood loss, and once the object is removed, the blood will flow out. If part of an organ is showing through a wound, do not push it back into the body. Instead, cover the organ with a damp cloth and immediately seek medical attention. In some cases, external blood loss through a cut or scrape, for example, can be stopped by applying direct pressure. This means no medical attention is necessary. But, if the blood loss is uncontrollable or internal blood loss is suspected, it is crucial to seek medical …show more content…
Thus, shock occurs when there is a lack of blood circulation throughout the body. Shock is a medical emergency and medical attention must be sought immediately. How do you know if you are experiencing shock? Here are some signs and symptoms of shock including, but not limited to: rapid, shallow breathing, cold, clammy skin, difficulty breathing, dizziness, light-headedness, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, unconsciousness, anxiety, nausea, and vomiting. A low blood pressure during shock means there is less blood being pumped to organs. This results in limited oxygenation to the organs, and if the oxygen level is not restored in a timely manner, the organs can suffer severe complications including death. If you or someone you are with is suspected to be experiencing shock, seek medical attention immediately. Lie on your back, if there is no suspected trauma or cervical spine injury; keep your feet elevated about your heart. If elevation of the feet causes pain, lower them back down. Conserve body heat with a blanket, and apply direct pressure to any obvious signs of external bleeding. It is important not to move someone with a suspected neck injury, so make sure that if the person is unconscious and/or has suspected trauma to the head and neck from a fall or being hit, you do not move them until the appropriate medical personnel
One character that changed in their story was Andy from “On the Sidewalk Bleeding.” At the beginning of the story, Andy was proud to be a champion, proud to be a Royal. He was not ashamed of who he was. In “On the Sidewalk Bleeding”, it states, “He could remember how happy he was when the Royals had taken him...There had been meaning to the title.” This shows that Andy was proud of who he was. He was not scared of the Guardians. However, towards the end of the story Andy realizes he was stabbed because of his Royals jacket, not because he was Andy. He develops hatred for the jacket, knowing know that winning a championship was nothing to die for, nothing to give up seeing his lover. In the story it states, “The jacket had only one meaning,
In the short story “On the Sidewalk Bleeding” by Evan Hunter, Andy, a sixteen year old member of the Royals gang, was walking down the alley, when he was was stabbed. When a couple walked by Andy they would not help him because he was a Royal, and getting involved with a Royal could get them in serious trouble. Andy’s girlfriend came looking for him and found him lying in the alley, hurt. She brought a police officer to Andy, and he pronounced him dead. Once the officer realized that Andy was a Royal, he was not as helpful as he was before. The idea of someone being different doesn't mean that they should be treated differently applies to Andy because he was stabbed for being a Royal, the couple would not help Andy, and the police officer was not as helpful as before knowing Andy’s background.
Septic shock is a condition and/or state of hypoperfusion that derives from another condition called sepsis; Sepsis the infection of the bloodstream. In order to acquire septic shock one must obtain an infection of the bloodstream. Any type of pathogen can cause that infection. The main factor is bacteria and while fungi and viruses have been known to be able to cause septic shock the occurrence is much more rare than through bacteria.The cause of septic shock lies within
Hemophilia is a genetic bleeding disorder. People who have hemophilia have a deficiency or an absence of a coagulation protein. A blood clotting factor is deficient or absent. Bleeding is most often into joints, such as the knee, elbow, or ankle, but bleeding can occur anywhere in the body. People with hemophilia bleed longer, not faster.
Hypovolemic shock specifically causes the cardiovascular system to fail from a significant loss of blood volume, the cause of which can occur from hemorrhage or other methods of severe fluid loss. This lack in blood volume is what causes the failure of the cardiovascular system and oxygen delivery, and this fluid loss occurs, the body experiences hypovolemic shock in three sequential stages to try and maintain adequate blood flow throughout the body. These stages are named compensated, decompensated, and irreversible (Wang
285) These types of injuries usually come from knives, axes, or other weapons like that. In some instances, a sharp trauma will look like a line across the bone. So, if someone is not trained in knowing what these marks are, they can be easily over looked. According to Byers (2011) “sharp trauma is the result of narrowly focused, dynamic compression forces applied to the surface of a bone.” (p. 285) Unlike blunt or projectile trauma, sharp force will be focused in a single area, unless the suspect us using an ax or machete there won’t be a large amount destruction to the bones. Using an ax or machete however can severely damage the bones that can look like blunt trauma. So, it is important for the forensic anthropologist to be able to distinguish between them.
The two authors of “Initiation” and “On the Sidewalk, Bleeding,” Sylvia Plath and Evan Hunter, use setting and characterization to establish the mood, foundation to the plot, and introduce problems.
Bram Stoker's Dracula incorporates blood in many ways, making it a big theme throughout the book. Blood is seen as very sacred and valuable to vampires, because it is their source of nutrition and it keeps their bodies immortal. The Holy Communion is similar to the way that Dracula uses blood since Dracula uses blood as a source of life. Dracula's form of acquiring blood is also seen as a sexual act that causes the purity of the one whose blood was being sucked, to be taken from them. The importance of your blood line can be seen through the many ways that everyone is treated in Dracula along with the class everyone was in. The importance of blood in Dracula can be seen through the many ways that blood is used throughout the book.
Most scalp wound is caused by blunt hit. However, it will bleed a lot although it is a minor wound since there are so many blood capillaries in the area. Normally to treat this injury, we just need to put a direct pressure on the wound with sterile dressing material until the bleeding stoped. And tie the cloth into place with a triangular bandage if continued pressure is needed. Carefully assess whether stitches are needed. If decided to treat at home, be sure the wound is free of dirt and debris. Clean with clean water , then dry the wound and surrounding hair. It usually recover well. Make sure there is no wood or gravel in the wound. To avoid more serious complication, pay a visit to a doctor for double
An arab doctor in 10th century; Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi observed a family which suffered a great loss of males in the family who were dying from bleeding caused by a small injury. American Dr Ott...
A person with hemophilia faces great problems. Any little scrap or cut even burse can give the person a hard time. With this condition a person faces prolonging bleeding. Surgery or evening getting a tooth pulled isn’t a great idea. This condition causes the blood clotting process to slow down. If you have this disorder you’ll be sure to know. You have be playing a street game of football one minute fall and scrap you’re your knee the next. And be hospitalizing at the end of the day. Even serious complication can result in bleeding into the joint, muscle, brain or other internal organs (U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2012) . You may not know if you have hemophilia until abnormal bleeding occurs after a serious injury or surgery. This may be hard for someone to take in.
Strangers passing by could mean they want to help or they could hurt you. Andy is laying on the sidewalk bleeding and is being passed by many strangers but none helped. Evan Hunter is the author for "On the Sidewalk Bleeding”. Andy was stabbed for being apart of the gang the Royals and strangers were passing by him but not helping him. They were not helping him because they seen that he had a Royals jacket on so if they helped him he thought the other gang qthe Guardians would be after them. While Andy is on the sidewalk bleeding he is thinking about his girlfriend Laura and how he will miss her and she will miss him. Evan Hunter uses mood/tone in his story of "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" to convey the theme of murder usually leads to misery
and the supply to part of the heart is cut off, can result in a heart
First Aid for bleeding begins by calming and reassureing the victim. Next lay the victim down to reduce the chance of fainting by increasing the blood flow to the brain. Elevate the bleeding area when possible. Clean and remove loose dirt away from the wound. If an object such as a knife, stick, or arrow becomes embedded in the body, do not remove it. Doing so may increase the amount of bleeding and cause more damage. Place gauze and bandages around the object and tape the object in place. Put pressure directly on an external wound with a sterile bandage, clean cloth, or even a piece of clothing. Direct pressure is best for external bleeding, except for an eye injury. Maintain pressure until the bleeding stops. Do not peek at the wound to see if the bleeding has stopped. If bleeding continues and soaks through the material being held on the wound, do not remove it. Simply place another cloth over the first one. Be sure to seek medical attention.
The first element to consider is if the wound has an adequate vascular supply that can be assessed by.